Afghan Grenade Attack

Insurgents in Asadabad throw grenade into crowd Several Afghan civilians were wounded and another reportedly killed in an attack in Kunar province that also wounded 3 U.S. servicemembers. The attack occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. local time, June 9. Coalition forces were attempting to free a vehicle that had become stuck when they were attacked with small arms fire. An unknown person from a nearby building threw a grenade, which caused the death and injuries. U.S. troops treated the wounded Afghan civilians and medically evacuated five of the injured to nearby military and civilian hospitals. It was the second attack by insurgents on civilians in Asadabad in recent weeks.